Demand For Blood Donations Increses After Storm

Winter storms make life a little trickier for everyone--especially local hospitals. Michelle Thibodeau Coates of Canadian Blood Services tells CHSJ News donating blood is especially important in the days after a storm. She explains whether the need is due to cancer treatments or a car crash, the demand remains constant.

Further, it's key to cancel if it turns out you can't make it to your appointment to donate.
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Thibodeau-Coates says if you've never donated blood the days after a major weather event are a great time to do that. To donate, click here